Chairperson named for Youngstown Academic Distress Commission
Ohio's Superintendent, Dr. Richard A. Ross, has named Brian Benyo as the chairman of the Youngstown Academic Distress Commission.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Ohio's Superintendent, Dr. Richard A. Ross, has named Brian Benyo as the chairman of the Youngstown Academic Distress Commission.
Benyo, a Mahoning County resident, is president of Brilex Industries and a founding member of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition.
"I think I speak for the entire commission when I say we are eager to get on with the work required to help turn around Youngstown City Schools. It's going to require a commitment by everyone in our community to work together to create and carry out a strong plan. Our children, their future and our city's future is at stake," said Benyo.
Now that the chairperson has been appointed, the commission has 60 days to hire a CEO who will have broad authority to begin developing a plan in partnership with the community to turnaround the district.
Other members of the commission include Dr. Laura Meeks, former president of Eastern Gateway Community College; Jennifer Roller, president of The Raymond John Wean Foundation; and Dr. Barbara Brothers, former Youngstown State University dean.